Ubisoft's new DRM scheme is already causing problems, as the servers required to authenticate games went down today.

When Ubisoft announced its new DRM system, that required PC gamers to be connected to the Ubisoft servers at all times while playing, one of the biggest concerns that gamers had is what would happen if the servers went down.

Well, as it turns out, when the Ubioft severs go down, no one can play their games and Ubisoft customers get very upset. At around 8am GMT, people began to complain in the Assassin's Creed 2forum that they couldn't access the Ubisoft servers and were unable to play their games. Fast forward ten hours and it seems that the problem still hasn't been resolved, despite the assurances from a Ubisoft representative that the servers were 'constantly monitored'

"I don't have any clear information on what the issue is ... but clearly the extended downtime and lengthy login issues are unacceptable, particularly as I've been told these servers are constantly monitored," said 'Ubi.Vigil', adding, "I'll do what I can to get more information on what the issue is here first thing tomorrow and push for a resolution and assurance this won't happen in the future."

It's unclear whether this is a worldwide problem, or just a European one, but gamers are understandably frustrated. This is a disaster that everyone saw coming, but probably didn't expect to see quite so soon.

Not only is it stopping pirating, but it's also stopping paying customers from playing their game. Oh wait, wasn't this the one that was hacked? So it's not even stopping pirating. It's only purpose is being a pain in the ass.

Ok Ubisoft, it's been only one week and you've had both games using the new scheme cracked before launch date and then your servers went down. Please, before you embarrass yourself any further, just stop. It's ok to admit a mistake.

This DRM is actually the gift that keeps on giving. After getting so pissed off that AC2, my most anticipated game of the year had essentially been canceled in my eyes due to this horrible idea, I get to watch it continuously backfire and give Ubi a big fat "We told you so."I'm still mad about not being able to play it, but you know what, I've been wanting a PS3 anyways.

Now we just have to wait for every 360 in the world to stop working and the circle is complete!

...oh wait.

Ohhh snap I see what you did there

OT: Ubisoft, most times with gaming companies I can see why you have done something and I usually understand so I don't call you out and insult you, I am even usually reasonable about idea's I dislike and accept the idea even if I don't like it. So you will see how much you have messed up and how much I hate your DRM system.

Ubisoft you have cocked up, you've cocked up really badly. I can honestly say I hate your DRM system more then I hate Bobby Kotick. You can shove it up your corporate arse's